Psychotropic medication discussion thread

So, I have a quick question. Along with my Zoloft, I've been prescribed Misar to take as needed, plus Arvind (25 mg) twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
Does anyone know if taking Arvind (an antiepileptic) messes with how birth control pills work?

Arthur Vaughn2 said:So, I have a quick question. Along with my Zoloft, I've been prescribed Misar to take as needed, plus Arvind (25 mg) twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
Does anyone know if taking Arvind (an antiepileptic) messes with how birth control pills work?

"...Before starting ARVIND tablets, notify your doctor:
- if you are using any form of hormonal contraception or hormone replacement therapy
- if you are taking any other medication containing lamotrigine
- if you are already taking other medications for epilepsy or bipolar disorder (manic depression)."

I suspect that warning is mainly there to monitor how these types of meds affect the liver.

http://www.mayoclinic.org

You really should get liver function tests done every 3 to 6 months—and definitely check in with the doctor who prescribed your mood stabilizer.

Personally, I was on the pill while taking Tegretol—which is also a mood stabilizer (originally an anti-epileptic)—and I didn't run into any issues at all.

Brandon Newman95 said:Could it be Rivotril?

fadedbear92 said:http://www.drugs.com/imprints/roche-...lium-7640.html

Rivotril (Roche) 2 mg Qty. 60 tabs
Rivotril® (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine primarily used in the treatment of seizure and anxiety disorders. This drug may also be used to treat movement disorders, Restless Leg Syndrome, relieve trigeminal neuralgia, atypical, akinetic, myoclonic, or absence seizures, etc. The precise mechanism by which clonazepam exerts its antiseizure and antipanic effects is unknown, although it is believed to be related to its ability to enhance the activity of GABA. Clonazepam was approved by the FDA in 1975 and is one of the top 200 drugs prescribed in the United States.

CLONAZEPAM
This drug is used for the treatment of seizures.
Ingredient: Clonazepam
CLONAZEPAM is also known as RIVOTRIL.

http://www.steroidportal.com/d1-Rivo...g100tabs-.html

So, that’s the one!
I guess... is anyone else here actually taking this stuff?

Robin Hernandez8 said:So, that’s the one!
I guess... is anyone else here actually taking this stuff?

not me!

Not me, either

Arthur Vaughn2 said:So, I have a quick question. Along with my Zoloft, I've been prescribed Misar to take as needed, plus Arvind (25 mg) twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
Does anyone know if taking Arvind (an antiepileptic) messes with how birth control pills work?

I guess you should probably tell your boyfriend no unprotected sex yet, right? 🤣

I was prescribed Xanax 0.5 mg and Lexapro 50 mg. My therapist suggested starting with these tiny doses—taking 1/4 of a Xanax tablet in the morning, 1/4 at noon, and 1/2 in the evening.
For the Lexapro, the plan was half in the morning and half at night (though for the first two weeks, it's just 1/4 in the morning and 1/4 at night).

But honestly, breaking a pill into four pieces is such a hassle—I can barely even see the lines—and my morning and noon slots basically overlap anyway. So, for the last two days, I've just been taking half a Lexapro and half a Xanax together, both morning and night.
The thing is, I feel absolutely wonderful. It’s this dreamy, hazy, relaxed sensation—sort of like being in a lucid dream (though I haven't started talking to the furniture just yet). Everything feels beautiful and calm. When I step outside, colors seem to shimmer; everything looks different, almost intoxicating, and I even lose my sense of direction a little. It's just pure, incredible peace. And it lasts—it stays with me all day long. It's amazing.

What’s the catch? People take massive amounts of Xanax, yet I'm only on one tablet a day (feels like a placebo, honestly). Even two doses of Normalan barely did anything for me. I highly doubt this is actually the anxiolytic kicking in.
Could this be a side effect of the Lexapro instead? This feeling hits very quickly after I take them both together. Did I mess up by not sticking to those tiny quarter-tablet doses?

Anyone have any thoughts? Truthfully, I don't want this feeling to go away. I have nothing but time, I'm in no rush, colors are shimmering, and I feel blissfully weak, silly, and confused. It's great. 😁

Since I'm still riding this wave and feeling so good, I'm probably just rambling nonsense.

fadedbear92 said:Oh boy! Regardless of whether others have experienced it or not, get off that medication right away and call the doctor who prescribed it to you immediately!!!!

I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what’s causing such a dramatic reaction? Like, why is it so urgent to stop taking it and call the doctor right this second? What makes this specific medication so much worse than the others out there?

mistyscout2 said:I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what’s causing such a dramatic reaction? Like, why is it so urgent to stop taking it and call the doctor right this second? What makes this specific medication so much worse than the others out there?

Oh, so you're a shrink now?☕🙄

Richard Johnson4 said:I was prescribed Xanax 0.5 mg and Lexapro 50 mg. My therapist suggested starting with these tiny doses—taking 1/4 of a Xanax tablet in the morning, 1/4 at noon, and 1/2 in the evening.
For the Lexapro, the plan was half in the morning and half at night (though for the first two weeks, it's just 1/4 in the morning and 1/4 at night).

But honestly, breaking a pill into four pieces is such a hassle—I can barely even see the lines—and my morning and noon slots basically overlap anyway. So, for the last two days, I've just been taking half a Lexapro and half a Xanax together, both morning and night.
The thing is, I feel absolutely wonderful. It’s this dreamy, hazy, relaxed sensation—sort of like being in a lucid dream (though I haven't started talking to the furniture just yet). Everything feels beautiful and calm. When I step outside, colors seem to shimmer; everything looks different, almost intoxicating, and I even lose my sense of direction a little. It's just pure, incredible peace. And it lasts—it stays with me all day long. It's amazing.

What’s the catch? People take massive amounts of Xanax, yet I'm only on one tablet a day (feels like a placebo, honestly). Even two doses of Normalan barely did anything for me. I highly doubt this is actually the anxiolytic kicking in.
Could this be a side effect of the Lexapro instead? This feeling hits very quickly after I take them both together. Did I mess up by not sticking to those tiny quarter-tablet doses?

Anyone have any thoughts? Truthfully, I don't want this feeling to go away. I have nothing but time, I'm in no rush, colors are shimmering, and I feel blissfully weak, silly, and confused. It's great. 😁

Since I'm still riding this wave and feeling so good, I'm probably just rambling nonsense.

I'm sure druid will have an answer for you.🙄

Ever since I started taking this Nexium, I feel this constant, nagging urge to just lie there and hug cold pillows... you know, those crisp, white ones that stay chilled all night...

Alright everyone, if anyone’s read the previous post and has an idea—why am I feeling this constant pull and distraction? Is it because of these tiny doses of Rivotril—I mean, isn't that supposed to wear off quickly rather than lingering all day?—or could it be a side effect from the Lexapro?

And is it actually possible for Lexapro to cause side effects like this immediately after taking it?

If I can't figure it out, I'll run a little test tomorrow. I'll space my doses out by a few hours and see which one is actually causing the issue.

fadedbear92 said:Oh, so you're a shrink now?☕🙄

Look, I’m definitely not a psychiatrist; I was just genuinely curious about what triggered such a reaction—and I promise there wasn't any hidden subtext or anything behind my question. I'm really just interested in the facts. Honestly, I thought I was being as polite and straightforward as possible, so I'm a little confused by the cynicism.
I've been studying related topics for a few years now, and I guess I'm just naturally inquisitive.

Are you a psychiatrist? If you are, I'd love to hear your take on this. And if you aren't, that's fine too.

Kenneth Scott41 said:Ever since I started taking this Nexium, I feel this constant, nagging urge to just lie there and hug cold pillows... you know, those crisp, white ones that stay chilled all night...

Kenneth Scott41 said:Yeah, but let's be honest, that medication hits like a freight train. 😲 It’s so heavy you can barely even catch your breath...
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🤔

Look, Kenneth, please convince me you aren't just trolling here—or better yet, prove to me I don't need to call 911. You're actually starting to worry me. 🤷

Ashley Thomas5 said:I was wondering, does anyone know if it's actually possible for Lexapro 20 to cause bruising on your legs even if you haven't bumped into anything?
Has anyone else out there noticed symptoms like that happening?

It’s probably not that you're getting bruises out of nowhere—it's more likely that this class of medication (based on what I've read regarding side effects) can cause increased skin sensitivity to bruising. So, you might just be bumping into things so lightly that you don't even realize it, but it's enough to leave a mark.

I wouldn't say there's a reason to panic, but if I were in your shoes, I'd definitely give my doctor a call just to check in.

mistyscout2 said:Look, I’m definitely not a psychiatrist; I was just genuinely curious about what triggered such a reaction—and I promise there wasn't any hidden subtext or anything behind my question. I'm really just interested in the facts. Honestly, I thought I was being as polite and straightforward as possible, so I'm a little confused by the cynicism.
I've been studying related topics for a few years now, and I guess I'm just naturally inquisitive.

Are you a psychiatrist? If you are, I'd love to hear your take on this. And if you aren't, that's fine too.

well, if I've been battling depression for 15 years, maybe I am one😂 and if you want facts, the fact is I'm not being cynical😉

But did you actually tell them they should stop taking that medication just because it didn't sit right with you, or was it specifically because of those bruises (which might not even have anything to do with the drug itself)? I mean, everyone’s body reacts differently to medication since our central nervous systems and overall physiology are all unique. What works wonders for one person might do absolutely nothing for someone else, or could even make them feel pretty terrible. It's the same way we see with psychoactive substances like caffeine or alcohol, don't you think?

mistyscout2 said:But did you actually tell them they should stop taking that medication just because it didn't sit right with you, or was it specifically because of those bruises (which might not even have anything to do with the drug itself)? I mean, everyone’s body reacts differently to medication since our central nervous systems and overall physiology are all unique. What works wonders for one person might do absolutely nothing for someone else, or could even make them feel pretty terrible. It's the same way we see with psychoactive substances like caffeine or alcohol, don't you think?

Look, I'm fully aware that antidepressants hit everyone differently. However, it seems to me that this specific side effect is pretty nasty for this girl. What could happen? Honestly, it's better if she just calls her psychiatrist—then they can tell her if there's any real reason to panic and that'll be that. We shouldn't be taking medical advice from random people on an internet forum like we're drunkards stumbling through life. Most of us here are laypeople, aren't we? Do you really think someone shouldn't consult their mental health professional? I certainly hope not.☕

I don't think that's quite what I meant. What I’m getting at is that she really ought to ask if there could be any actual connection between those two things. Since a psychiatrist is a medical doctor first and foremost, they should definitely be able to tell her if those symptoms are even possible. If they aren't, then he can rule them out entirely, and she can just keep taking her medication without all this extra worry. You didn't just say to check in with the psychiatrist; you said to stop taking the meds altogether, which made me think you felt like there was something seriously wrong with the prescription itself. I was honestly just wondering if Big Pharma had messed up again... 😉

Hey everyone, I’m a little confused about why there’s such a huge panic brewing over my question! I only brought it up because I’d heard somewhere that this medication might make your skin more prone to bruising... I don't really get why people are freaking out or saying you should just quit the medication entirely, especially since the warning label itself lists it as a possible side effect, right? Honestly, when I was taking Zoloft, I noticed similar things happening, and since they belong to the same class of drugs, it felt like a logical connection to me. For what it's worth, I don't think the medicine is bad at all; I haven't dealt with any other issues like weight gain or excessive sleepiness. For instance, once I was prescribed Remeron and it felt like I was in a total coma—I seriously couldn't function for even ten minutes at a time! Some medications are just amazing for some people and terrible for others, so I guess it all depends, doesn't it? I have to admit, this one actually helped me quite a bit, so who knows what happens if I stop... I’d be the happiest person alive if I didn't need it at all, but hey, life happens, I guess. 🤣